H Moon Glider(1)

The first hit of Elena's Moon Glider. A retreating special that moves backward and can hit opponents pressing buttons on whiff. Unlike similar moves, it cannot be stopped mid-animation, so bait it with vertical jumps or Drive Impact.

Moon Glide is Elena's two-stage special: the first stage works as a poke/approach with strength-dependent startup and hit count, while the second-stage follow-up scores a knockdown. The first hit stays around -3 on block at worst, but committing to the second hit leaves you at -13 (or -19 with OD), so choosing whether to complete the chain is critical.

Cancel from normals to catch opponents pressing buttons during Elena's retreat. The first hit alone is at worst -3 on block, making it relatively safe when stopped here. Commit to the second hit only on a confirmed hit.

1st Hit

The first hit (214P) varies by strength: light is the fastest poke, medium and heavy are two-hit pressure/combo tools, and OD recovers fastest for approach. With at most -3 on block it is relatively safe, so stopping at the first hit to bait reactions is also viable.

2nd Hit

The second hit (214P→6P) is a knockdown follow-up; complete the chain on confirmed hits and combo enders. Because committing to the second hit leaves you at -13 or worse on block, stop at the first hit when you expect it to be blocked.

Unlike similar retreating moves, Moon Glider cannot stop mid-animation — respond with a vertical jump or Drive Impact when you read it.

Frame advantage by strength:

• 214LP: Elena is -3 on block
• 214MP: Elena is -2 on block
• 214HP: Elena is -2 on block
• 214PP (OD): Elena is -3 on block

If Elena completes the second hit (214P→6P), she is -13 on block — punish with a heavy normal. OD second hit (214PP→6P) is -19 on block.